Episode #1 In-House Counsel Chronicles with Niki Schaefer

In this inaugural episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner interviews Niki Schaefer, Vice President and General Counsel of Reliability First Corporation. Niki shares her journey from law school to her current role, discussing her experiences in litigation, her transition to in-house counsel, and the lessons learned during her time at Eaton Corporation. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with outside counsel, developing a personal leadership style, and the significance of self-awareness and personal growth in her career. Niki also offers valuable advice for aspiring in-house attorneys, encouraging them to find what they love about the legal profession and to actively shape their career paths.